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On Revelation Sunday, The Steepwater Band takes full advantage of their musical depth and diversity, combining their influences, distinctive songwriting, and a rootsy intensity to create their own brand of classic sounding edgy rock or what some have called Heavy Americana.
The Chicago-bred trios organic, hard-driving synthesis of gutsy hard rock, gritty Delta blues, soulful backwoods boogie and down-home psychedelia has taken its hometown by storm. The frenzied power of the band's live shows has won them a fiercely loyal fan base, and their last CD Dharmakaya (produced by Sean Slade & Paul Kolderie - Radiohead, Uncle Tupelo, Hole, Warren Zevon) received substantial airplay across the Midwest, including Chicago's influential WXRT.
The Steepwater Band (guitarist / vocalist Jeff Massey, bassist Tod Bowers and drummer Joseph Winters) have played together since their teens in various rock and blues combos. The three musicians united to form The Steepwater Band in 1998, taking the name from a barge Massey spotted in Lake Michigan.
The young trio quickly found their own voice, progressing from covering Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, and John Lee Hooker songs to writing and performing their own compelling originals. From the beginning, The Steepwater Band has been a relentless performing unit, playing an average of 125 shows per year -- headlining such prestigious Chicago venues as the Metro and the Double Door -- while expanding their touring base throughout the Midwest and beyond.
The Steepwater Band has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Buddy Guy, Wilco, Gov't Mule, Cheap Trick, Umphreys McGee, Bad Company, Drive-By Truckers, and Deep Purple. In 2005 the band made its European debut, performing at the Azkena Rock Festival in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain and has returned the following two years for club/festival tours.
Revelation Sunday clearly draws the roadmap of The Steepwater Bands musical drive and direction. The songs on the record range from straight-ahead roots-rockers like Collision and Steel Sky, to a composition of Indian flavor called Dance Me A Number. They even dabble in pop-sensibility on the infectiously catchy Halo, along with the beautifully melodic A Lot Of Love Around. Brand new and collectively written as a band, the song sequence on Revelation Sunday takes the listener on an aural trip through the bands present, while offering a glimpse of what might be in store for their future.
The creative electricity and contagious energy of the band is equally evident in their live performances, as their shows have been well-received by critics and fans alike. Its the unpretentious devotion to their music, and their commitment to achieving their musical goals without compromising the integrity of their musical vision, that makes The Steepwater Band such a refreshing discovery.
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WHAT THE PRESS THINKS ABOUT THE STEEPWATER BAND... "Classic influences but no nostalgia...these guys are fresher than most of what gets passed off as 'new' these days."
~ Richard Milne, WXRT Radio, Chicago "Taking a spin with Chicago sons The Steepwater Band and their latest release 'Revelation Sunday' is akin to traversing the backroads of American rock and blues, then crossing the pond for a close look at how certain British rock gods purveyed that music."
~ Ward Meeker, Vintage Guitar Magazine "On 'Revelation Sunday,' Steepwater Band sounds more focused, more salivatingly hungry than at any time in the past. These are the rawest, heaviest tracks they've ever laid down...Hound Dog Taylor would have loved this, R.L. Burnside, too. It's what you'll put on when you're doing straight shots and engaging in questionable behavior."
~ Dennis Cook, Jambase.com "Integrity as the only direction when creating music from the heart -- something truly rare these days, but an obvious fact if you're talking about The Steepwater Band."
~ Azkena Rock Festival, Spain
"If Janis Joplin and Ronnie Van Zant were booking a band to play on a serene summer night and the Allman Brothers were unavailable, it would without question be The Steepwater Band."
~ Mack Rawden, Cinema Blend Music
"Not only do these longhairs know their Johnny Winter and their Johnnie Walker, they sure as shootin' dish it out in a nuclear hoedown of dirty fuzztone lead and slide guitar riffs."
~ Creem Magazine
"Jeff Masseyâ€™s dirty sounding, masterful slide work reminded me of Exile On Main Street era Stones. The band's sound is firmly entrenched in the roots of the blues; however they also up the ante by throwing tinges of psychedelia and country into the mix and the sound is absolutely massive and in your face at all times."
~ Ryan Sparks, Classic Rock Revisited "The Steepwater Band is firmly entrenched within the scope of their influences. If you like hard rock, Delta blues and southern boogie you will definitely enjoy this band."
~ Zane Ewton, RockWorld "In a time when old-fashioned rock and roll is coming back in style, The Steepwater Band is a cut above the rest of the field."
~ Pop Culture Press, Austin, TX
"This band has traveled a long and winding musical road. From the Delta to the electrified blues of Chicago, across the Atlantic to the blues-inspired rock of the Stones, Zeppelin and Free before making their way back through the Texas roadhouses."
~ Bluesbunny.com, United Kingdom

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Member Since: 8/23/2005
Band Website: steepwater.com
Band Members: Jeff Massey-Vocals, Guitar
Tod Bowers-Bass
Joe Winters-Drums

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FORMER BLACK CROWES GUITARIST MARC FORD TO PRODUCE NEW ALBUM

Marc Ford will team with the Chicago roots-rockers following his success with altcountry newcomer Ryan Bingham’s CD "Mescalito"The Steepwater Band and Marc Ford will enter the studio together in...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:11:00 PST

LIVE DVD RELEASE MARCH 21

This just in... MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Steepwater Band will be releasing their first Live DVD on March 21st at the SUBTERRANEAN in Chicago. The footage was shot by our lovely friends at FIREPIT FRI...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:34:00 PST

REVELATION SUNDAY TOUR COMES TO AN END

REVELATION SUNDAY TOUR COMES TO AN ENDAfter over 150 shows in the past year and a half, THE STEEPWATER BAND ends their 'Revelation Sunday Tour' with three Chicago-land shows in as many days.The tour s...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:41:00 PST

~SONGS FROM THE 8TH DAY~ OUT NOW!!!

WELCOME THE BOYS HOME... After a ten day, nine show tour of Spain the band returns to Chicago to the DOUBLE DOOR this THURSDAY NIGHT JULY 26th. The band is opening for ex-Black Crowes guitarist MARC F...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 05:11:00 PST

REVELATION SUNDAY REVIEWS

REVELATION SUNDAY*FOR TRACK LISTING CLICK ON ALBUM COVER* Check out these reviews.... For a trio of lank haired white boys from Chicago, Steepwater Band sure channel the holy hellraisin' spirit of the...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Tue, 15 May 2007 04:50:00 PST

SPANISH REVELATION TOUR 2007

The Steepwater Band returns to Spain this July for a 10 day tour that will feature club shows, festivals and theatre gigs and bring the band to the big cities as well as new places, small towns & ...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Tue, 29 May 2007 06:09:00 PST

SPECIAL SHOW...DOUBLE DOOR MAY 22ND

On Tuesday, MAY 22, The Steepwater Band and guitarist extraordinaire Rick Richards (Georgia Satellites, Izzy Stradlin & The Ju Ju Hounds) will team up for a one-off gig at Double Door in Chicago. ...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Fri, 11 May 2007 08:38:00 PST

STEEPWATER BAND HONORED

On Saturday, March 31, The Steepwater Band was honored at the Midwest Beat Magazine Awards Show, taking home the award for Favorite Record of 2006 for 'Revelation Sunday', as well as awards in the cat...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:07:00 PST

Thank you, thank you very much...

We really want to thank each and everyone of you who came out to the CUBBY BEAR on Friday. The place was packed and a rocking! We'd also like to thank our MC Richard Milne and 93XRT for supporting the...
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:28:00 PST

STEEPWATER BAND WALLPAPER

Decorate your desktop with your favorite band's logo. ..> ..> ..>..> Choose your monitor size below. 1280x800 / 1024x768 / 800x600 When image opens right click and 'Set as Background'....
Posted by The Steepwater Band on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:13:00 PST